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WP 81 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 22 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 86 wins and 50 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott forces Merlin back against the cage and clinches.
Merlin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scott regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Merlin
Scott controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott has Merlin pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott managing to control the position.
Merlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott pulls Merlin in to control the position.
Merlin trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Scott seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin tries to move to full mount but Scott actually manages to regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard.
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Scott is controlling Merlin's trapped leg to prevent Merlin from advancing to side control.
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Scott preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Merlin trying to control from Scott's half guard. Scott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Scott seems keen to control Merlin's posture.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 5 to 0.
Xavier Merlin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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